Delaware ESA laws
Delaware does not have a law aimed only at emotional support animals. Instead, its Fair Housing Act, 6 Del. C. Chapter 46, makes it unlawful to turn down a needed change to a rule, policy or service when a tenant's disability calls for it. The Division of Human and Civil Rights takes those complaints online, by phone or at its offices.
- Section 4603A of the Delaware Fair Housing Act is the part that covers reasonable accommodations and modifications for tenants with disabilities.
- The same section lets a landlord refuse when a tenancy would pose a direct threat to others' safety or cause substantial damage to their property.
- Complaints are investigated by the Division and decided under the Delaware Human and Civil Rights Commission, and the Attorney General can step in on some cases.
- Delaware leaves timing to clinical judgment, so a letter can follow your first evaluation if the clinician finds a disability-related need.
Your Delaware ESA letter, step by step
Book a time
Pick a phone or video slot online and answer a short questionnaire about how you are feeling and the animal you live with in Delaware.
Talk with a licensed clinician
A licensed clinician spends about 5–10 minutes with you and decides whether an emotional support animal is part of your care.
Get your signed letter
If the clinician approves, your letter is emailed to you as a PDF with their license details. If not, you are not charged.
Share it with your housing provider
Send the letter with a short reasonable accommodation request. Keep copies of everything you send and receive.
Delaware ESA letter cost
| Letter | Covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ESA letter | Up to 2 animals | $129 |
| ESA letter | 3 or more animals | $199 |
Booking is free and you're charged only if your letter is approved.
What an ESA letter covers
Rentals and other housing
A letter supports a reasonable accommodation request, so a housing provider considers an exception to no-pet rules or pet fees for your animal.
Not flights or stores
Airlines treat emotional support animals as pets, and stores or restaurants do not have to admit them. Only trained service dogs have those rights.
Any common species
Dogs and cats are most common, but the letter is about your need for the animal, not its breed or training.
Reasonable limits apply
A provider can still refuse an animal that poses a direct threat or causes serious damage.
What to do if a landlord in Delaware denies your ESA
Ask the housing provider to put the refusal and its reason in writing. You can then contact the Delaware Division of Human and Civil Rights or file a complaint with HUD. Many renters settle the issue at this stage simply by asking for a written decision.
Have a dog trained to do specific tasks for a psychiatric condition? See the Delaware psychiatric service dog letter.